Halal
What does Halal mean?
Halal is an Arabic word that means "permissible" or "lawful". In Islam, it refers to actions, behaviors, and objects allowed under Islamic law. While often used to describe food and drink, it also applies to daily life, ethics, and business practices.
What does Haram mean?
The Arabic word haram (حرام) translates to "forbidden" or "prohibited". In Islamic law (sharia), it describes actions, foods, or behaviors that God has banned.
How did Muhammad say he’d die if he were a false prophet?
In Surah 69:44-46, the text specifies a hypothetical scenario regarding false prophecy: [1, 2, 3]
"And if he [Muhammad] had forged a false saying concerning Us, We surely should have seized him by his right hand, and then certainly should have cut off his life-artery (aorta)." [1, 2]
The Hadith Connection
In Sahih al-Bukhari 4428, during his final illness in 632 CE, Muhammad stated to his wife Aisha that he felt the lingering effects of the poison given to him years earlier at Khaybar: [1, 2, 3]
"O Aisha! I still feel the pain caused by the food I ate at Khaibar, and at this time, I feel as if my aorta is being cut from that poison." [1]
According to Surah Al-Baqarah (2:102), what will happen to those who practice magic?
They ˹instead˺ followed the magic promoted by the devils during the reign of Solomon. Never did Solomon disbelieve, rather the devils disbelieved. They taught magic to the people, along with what had been revealed to the two angels, Hârût and Mârût, in Babylon.1 The two angels never taught anyone without saying, “We are only a test ˹for you˺, so do not abandon ˹your˺ faith.” Yet people learned ˹magic˺ that caused a rift ˹even˺ between husband and wife; although their magic could not harm anyone except by Allah’s Will. They learned what harmed them and did not benefit them—although they already knew that whoever buys into magic would have no share in the Hereafter. Miserable indeed was the price for which they sold their souls, if only they knew!
According to An-Nur 24:2, how should people who have sex before marriage be treated?
As for female and male fornicators, give each of them one hundred lashes,1 and do not let pity for them make you lenient in ˹enforcing˺ the law of Allah, if you ˹truly˺ believe in Allah and the Last Day. And let a number of believers witness their punishment
How many wives can Muslim men have?
An-Nisa 4:3 If you fear you might fail to give orphan women their ˹due˺ rights ˹if you were to marry them˺, then marry other women of your choice—two, three, or four. But if you are afraid you will fail to maintain justice, then ˹content yourselves with˺ one1 or those ˹bondwomen˺ in your possession.2 This way you are less likely to commit injustice. Al-Ahzab 33:50 O Prophet! We have made lawful for you your wives to whom you have paid their ˹full˺ dowries as well as those ˹bondwomen˺ in your possession, whom Allah has granted you.1 And ˹you are allowed to marry˺ the daughters of your paternal uncles and aunts, and the daughters of your maternal uncles and aunts, who have emigrated like you. Also ˹allowed for marriage is˺ a believing woman who offers herself to the Prophet ˹without dowry˺ if he is interested in marrying her—˹this is˺ exclusively for you, not for the rest of the believers.2 We know well what ˹rulings˺ We have ordained for the believers in relation to their wives and those ˹bondwomen˺ in their possession. As such, there would be no blame on you. And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
According to Sahih al-Bukhari 5590 what happens to people who drink alcohol or play instruments?
Narrated Abu 'Amir or Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari:
that he heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "From among my followers there will be some people who will consider illegal sexual intercourse, the wearing of silk, the drinking of alcoholic drinks and the use of musical instruments, as lawful. And there will be some people who will stay near the side of a mountain and in the evening their shepherd will come to them with their sheep and ask them for something, but they will say to him, 'Return to us tomorrow.' Allah will destroy them during the night and will let the mountain fall on them, and He will transform the rest of them into monkeys and pigs and they will remain so till the Day of Resurrection."
According to Quran 33:50 (Surah Al-Ahzab), what are the specific rules regarding marriage for Muhammad?
O Prophet! We have made lawful for you your wives to whom you have paid their ˹full˺ dowries as well as those ˹bondwomen˺ in your possession, whom Allah has granted you.1 And ˹you are allowed to marry˺ the daughters of your paternal uncles and aunts, and the daughters of your maternal uncles and aunts, who have emigrated like you. Also ˹allowed for marriage is˺ a believing woman who offers herself to the Prophet ˹without dowry˺ if he is interested in marrying her—˹this is˺ exclusively for you, not for the rest of the believers.2 We know well what ˹rulings˺ We have ordained for the believers in relation to their wives and those ˹bondwomen˺ in their possession. As such, there would be no blame on you. And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
According to Surah Al-Baqarah (2:282), whose testimony is equal to a man’s?
O believers! When you contract a loan for a fixed period of time, commit it to writing. Let the scribe maintain justice between the parties. The scribe should not refuse to write as Allah has taught them to write. They will write what the debtor dictates, bearing Allah in mind and not defrauding the debt. If the debtor is incompetent, weak, or unable to dictate, let their guardian dictate for them with justice. Call upon two of your men to witness. If two men cannot be found, then one man and two women of your choice will witness—so if one of the women forgets the other may remind her.1 The witnesses must not refuse when they are summoned. You must not be against writing ˹contracts˺ for a fixed period—whether the sum is small or great. This is more just ˹for you˺ in the sight of Allah, and more convenient to establish evidence and remove doubts. However, if you conduct an immediate transaction among yourselves, then there is no need for you to record it, but call upon witnesses when a deal is finalized. Let no harm come to the scribe or witnesses. If you do, then you have gravely exceeded ˹your limits˺. Be mindful of Allah, for Allah ˹is the One Who˺ teaches you. And Allah has ˹perfect˺ knowledge of all things
According to Bukhari, 2794 how are people who leave Islam to be treated?
Whoever changes his religion, execute him.
According to Sahih al-Bukhari, 5543 how are animals to be killed?
Narrated Rait' bin Khadij:
I said to the Prophet, "We will be facing the enemy tomorrow and we have no knives (for slaughtering)' He said, "If you slaughter the animal with anything that causes its blood to flow out, and if Allah's Name is mentioned on slaughtering it, eat of it, unless the killing instrument is a tooth or nail. I will tell you why: As for the tooth, it is a bone; and as for the nail, it is the knife of Ethiopians." The quick ones among the people got the war booty while the Prophet (ﷺ) was behind the people. So they placed the cooking pots on the fire, but the Prophet (ﷺ) ordered the cooking pots to be turned upside down. Then he distributed (the war booty) among them, considering one camel as equal to ten sheep. Then a camel belonging to the first party of people ran away and they had no horses with them, so a man shot it with an arrow whereby Allah stopped it. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Of these animals there are some which are as wild as wild beasts. So, if anyone of them runs away like this, do like this (shoot it with an arrow).
Sahih
Sahih al-Bukhari, 5543
In-Book Reference: Book 72, Hadith 68
USC-MSA web (English) reference: Vol. 7, Book 67, Hadith 451 (deprecated numbering scheme)
What does Surah Al-Baqarah 2:173 forbid?
He has only forbidden you ˹to eat˺ carrion, blood, swine,1 and what is slaughtered in the name of any other than Allah. But if someone is compelled by necessity—neither driven by desire nor exceeding immediate need—they will not be sinful. Surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
According to Surah Al-Ahzab (33:53) how are you supposed to act around Muhammad’s home?
O believers! Do not enter the homes of the Prophet without permission ˹and if invited˺ for a meal, do not ˹come too early and˺ linger until the meal is ready. But if you are invited, then enter ˹on time˺. Once you have eaten, then go on your way, and do not stay for casual talk. Such behaviour is truly annoying to the Prophet, yet he is too shy to ask you to leave. But Allah is never shy of the truth. And when you ˹believers˺ ask his wives for something, ask them from behind a barrier. This is purer for your hearts and theirs. And it is not right for you to annoy the Messenger of Allah, nor ever marry his wives after him. This would certainly be a major offence in the sight of Allah.
According to Bulugh Al Maram Book 10, Hadith 12 how should we treat gay people ?
bn 'Abbas (RAA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever you find doing as the people of Lot did (i.e. homosexuality), kill the one who does it and the one to whom it is done, and if you find anyone having sexual intercourse with animal, kill him and kill the animal." Related by Ahmad and the four Imams with a trustworthy chain of narrators.
According to Surah Al-Ma'idah - Verse 38 how should thieves be treated?
"As for male and female thieves, cut off their hands for what they have done—a deterrent from Allah. And Allah is Almighty, All-Wise."
According to Qur'an 4:34
What are you allowed to do to wives you fear desertion in?
Men are the maintainers of women because Allah has made some of them to excel others and because they spend out of their property; the good women are therefore obedient, guarding the unseen as Allah has guarded; and (as to) those on whose part you fear desertion, admonish them, and leave them alone in the sleeping-places and beat them; then if they obey you, do not seek a way against them; surely Allah is High, Great.
According to Sunan Ibn Majah, 4193, what deadens the heart?
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
“Do not laugh a lot, for laughing a lot deadens the heart.”
Hasan (Darussalam)
Sunan Ibn Majah, 4193
In-Book Reference: Book 37, Hadith 94
English Reference: Vol. 5, Book 37, Hadith 4193
What were Muhammad’s last words?
Narrated `Aisha and `Abdullah bin `Abbas:
When the last moment of the life of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came he started putting his 'Khamisa' on his face and when he felt hot and short of breath he took it off his face and said, "May Allah curse the Jews and Christians for they built the places of worship at the graves of their Prophets." The Prophet (ﷺ) was warning (Muslims) of what those had done.
Sahih
Sahih al-Bukhari, 435, 436
In-Book Reference: Book 8, Hadith 85
USC-MSA web (English) reference: Vol. 1, Book 8, Hadith 427 (deprecated numbering scheme)
According to Sahih al-Bukhari, 29 who are the majority of people in hell?
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "I was shown the Hell-fire and that the majority of its dwellers were women who were ungrateful." It was asked, "Do they disbelieve in Allah?" (or are they ungrateful to Allah?) He replied, "They are ungrateful to their husbands and are ungrateful for the favors and the good (charitable deeds) done to them. If you have always been good (benevolent) to one of them and then she sees something in you (not of her liking), she will say, 'I have never received any good from you."
Sahih
Sahih al-Bukhari, 29
In-Book Reference: Book 2, Hadith 22
USC-MSA web (English) reference: Vol. 1, Book 2, Hadith 29 (deprecated numbering scheme)
according to Surah An-Nisa (4:56) what will happen to non Muslims when they die?
Surely those who reject Our signs, We will cast them into the Fire. Whenever their skin is burnt completely, We will replace it so they will ˹constantly˺ taste the punishment. Indeed, Allah is Almighty, All-Wise.
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Shahada (Faith): The clear statement that there is only one God, Allah, and that Muhammad is His final messenger.
Salah (Prayer): The rule to pray five times every single day while facing towards Mecca.
Zakat (Almsgiving): The duty to give a fixed portion of one's wealth, usually 2.5%, to help the poor and needy.
Sawm (Fasting): The act of not eating or drinking from dawn until sunset during the holy month of Ramadan.
Hajj (Pilgrimage): The holy journey to the city of Mecca that every healthy and able Muslim must try to make at least once in their life.
According to Al-Bukhaari (2145), what type of dog are muslims allowed to have?
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever keeps a dog, a qiraat from his good deeds will be deducted every day, except a dog for farming or herding livestock.”
According to Sahih al-Bukhari, 5158 how old was Muhammad’s wife Aisha when he married her and how old was she when he first had sex with her?
Narrated 'Urwa:
The Prophet (ﷺ) wrote the (marriage contract) with `Aisha while she was six years old and consummated his marriage with her while she was nine years old and she remained with him for nine years (i.e. till his death).
Sahih
Sahih al-Bukhari, 5158
In-Book Reference: Book 67, Hadith 93
USC-MSA web (English) reference: Vol. 7, Book 62, Hadith 88 (deprecated numbering scheme)
According to Quran 5:33 (Surah Al-Ma'idah) how should people who wage war against Allah and his messenger (which includes disbelief) be treated?
Indeed, the penalty for those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger and spread mischief in the land is death, crucifixion, cutting off their hands and feet on opposite sides, or exile from the land. This ˹penalty˺ is a disgrace for them in this world, and they will suffer a tremendous punishment in the Hereafter.
According to Sura 9:29 how should Muslims treat non Muslims?
Fight those who do not believe in Allah and the Last Day, nor comply with what Allah and His Messenger have forbidden, nor embrace the religion of truth from among those who were given the Scripture, until they pay the tax, willingly submitting, fully humbled.